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Neutral Kitchen Refresh

Budget-friendly kitchen refresh plans

It’s a new year so that means new projects. My first project of the year isn’t going to be in my own house…but in my Mother in Law’s home. If you have yet to read our first makeover for her new 55+ home, we added some beautiful furniture and fresh paint. Well, now for our New Year Room Refresh Challenge hosted by my lovely friend Stephanie from Casa Watkins…we are adding some modern touches to her outdated kitchen. Her kitchen has great space for such a small home…but we thought we can give it some style. With help from some lovely sponsors and the 5-week challenge ahead, we are going to be taking this kitchen from looking brown and decent…to stylish and sophisticated with a small budget (as always).

Let’s first take a look a what her kitchen looks like now…

 

The plans for the Small Kitchen renovation

Paint the Cabinets with Benjamin Moore Advance Paint (dove white)

New Hardware

New Bar Stools

Area Rug

New Accessories

DIY Rolling Bar Cart

 

My Kitchen Refresh Inspiration Board

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Rug 

Barstool

Utensil Holder

Brass Hardware

Rolling Kitchen Cart

 

 

Now, to put the work in and get this place looking fresh and beautiful for the New Year. Update kitchen cabinet doors with paint and adding some needed accessories with instantly make a difference in the space. Keeping to a small budget for a kitchen makeover doesn’t mean it will look cheap. Fortunately, the cabinets in this kitchen are in good condition and the flooring is fairly new so we just needed to do some freshening up with my favorite (paint) and modern accessories to take the old lady out of this home.

Please stick around and see my weekly updates as we make progress in this kitchen…and check out all the lovely blogs below and see what rooms they are giving a much needed New Year Refresh.

 

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Casa Watkins

Monica Wants It

Up to Date Interiors

A Designer at Home

This is Our Bliss

Iris Nacole

Pocketful of Posies

Domicile 37

Vintage Romance Style

 

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    1. Thanks Steph! It’s kind of nice to do someone else’s house for a change. The hardest part is that you just can’t be as impulsive when starting up a project since you actually have to travel to get there lol.

  1. I can’t wait to see how the kitchen turns out! I have wanted to paint my cabinets for a while now, they are a dark brown and I thought that painting the walls a lighter color would satisfy me (even though it helped), it didn’t. When you go to paint the cabinets do you recommend a certain sprayer? Can’t wait to follow along!

    1. oh yay Holly, I hope my post helps. I actually don’t use a sprayer (even though I’ve always wanted to on cabinets). I am going to just brush paint and use a foam roller in larger sections. Looking forward to the finished look.

  2. oh man, y’all have your work cut out! I see potential though!!! I think once the cabinets are painted it is easy sailing from there on. Good luck sis!

  3. I can’t wait to see it Deb! I love all your inspiration pieces and I know it’s going to be amazing! What an awesome experience you get to help her with!

  4. The neutral look you’ve got planned looks so fresh and airy. I adore rooms done in neutrals with an “edge”. I cannot wait to see the completion. Your rug might have to be in my kitchen as well! Good luck. You are going to have one TERRIFIC kitchen!

  5. Those updates sound (and look) fantastic for her kitchen. It will be great to follow.

    hugs. ?Linda of No.Cal

  6. It’s going to look beautiful! It’s amazing what some paint and new hardware can do and I know your styling will be on point!

  7. Every room you makeover is always so beautiful, Deb! How wonderful that you are working on a space for your MIL!! This is going to be so bright and fresh! And yay for tackling kitchens this challenge!! 😉

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